Surviving with guilt

Hi, I'm almost 5 years post treatment and thankfully still in remission. 

I know it's silly but survivor's guilt eats me up, I have so many questions, and every time someone passes from cancer I have nightmares... Have seen the gp, went to a local councillor but still can't make it go away, any good suggestions will be gratefully received.

Thanks in advance

A survivor whose struggling 

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  • Hi

    I feel the exact same way.  I am a cancer survivor of only 3 months but within that time I have lost 3 people very close to me that have all died of cancer.  I feel so guilty of surviving because they don’t.  I am currently having counselling and we have discussed this in great depth over the last two weeks.   I can’t shake the guilt and I can’t stop being sorry for the families that were left behind.   It’s the most horrible feeling and I totally understand what you are going through x

  • I am so sorry you share my pain as I wouldn't wish this feeling on anyone, this is always open if you need a shoulder to lean on, three months is good, every day is good or so we keep being told, I wish I felt good about it, it's the loss of someone whose tipped me over the edge, nightmares and all. Feel free to chat and thank you for your reply x

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  • I am so sorry you share my pain as I wouldn't wish this feeling on anyone, this is always open if you need a shoulder to lean on, three months is good, every day is good or so we keep being told, I wish I felt good about it, it's the loss of someone whose tipped me over the edge, nightmares and all. Feel free to chat and thank you for your reply x

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